Resources for Young People | CRUSH - Supporting & Empowering Young People

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	www.westmerciawomensaid.org 0800 783 1359 - Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin 0800 980 3331 - Worcestershire Referrals to refuge, community support, IDVA support, Recovery groups, C&YP Recovery groups, including information for agencies & professionals.
	www.childline.org.uk Provides info and support for those up to the age of 19. Anyone can access this, child, young person or adult. There are various games and activities which are fun and informative.
	www.nspcc.org.uk NSPCC is dedicated to prevent cruelty to children. Anyone can access their services for advice and info.
	www.brokenrainbow.org.uk Broken Rainbow UK is the only National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline providing confidential support to all members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) community.
	www.thehideout.org.uk A space to help children and young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you.
	www.barnardos.org.uk They run over 800 projects across the UK, including counselling for children who have been abused, fostered & adoption services, training and disabled groups.
	www.thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk Help and information about abuse in relationships; am i abusive? Have your say? I need help!
	www.respectnotfear.co.uk Is your relationship healthy? Sex: Consent and Consequences · Keeping Safe; Help. Phone lines and websites · Helping your mates!
	www.rapecrisis.org.uk Rape Crisis Centres offer a range of services for women and girls who have been raped or experienced another form of sexual violence. Rape Crisis Centres are not just for women in ‘crisis’ - many women contact them years after they have been raped or sexually abused.
	www.samaritans.org Samaritans provide free, confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for ANYONE who has feelings of distress or despair (including suicidal thoughts), 24 hours a day.
	www.southallblacksisters.org.uk Provides information, advice, counselling, practical help and support to Asian, African-Caribbean and other minority women and children experiencing domestic violence (including forced-marriage, dowry abuse and honour crimes), in English, Hindu, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu (language line used for other languages).
	www.respect.uk.net Respect runs support services and programmes for men and women who inflict violence in relationships. They also provide an advice line for men who are victims of domestic violence.
	www.ikwro.org.uk Provides advice and support to Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing ‘honour’ based violence, domestic abuse, forced marriage or female genital mutilation.
	www.heartprogramme.org Support and advice for teenagers on issues to do with good relationships and problems related to gang violence and youth crime.
	www.brook.org.uk Provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people. Includes facts, rights, FAQ, and games.
	www.nyas.net NYAS is a UK charity providing socio-legal services. We offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children, young people and vulnerable adults through a network of dedicated paid workers and volunteers throughout England and Wales.
	www.gothinkbig.co.uk This site helps young people get a foot on the career ladder. Find inspiration on how to get your first job, search for local opportunities, use the web tools to get closer to your dream job and share your experiences.
	www.ukyouth.org UK Youth is a charity at the heart of a national network of organisations dedicated to supporting young people to realise their potential. Their focus is on developing and promoting non-formal learning opportunities for all.
	www.ukya.org The UK Young Ambassadors project gives young people in the UK a voice at international meetings and events, on decisions that affect them and on issues they care about.